International Politics

International Politics
10 chapters | ~3 hours

This course gives you a clear, structured map of how politics works within and between states. Starting from the core concepts of power, states, regimes and democracy, it moves through the history of political thought and the major ideologies, then compares constitutions, systems of government, parties and elections, and explains how citizens’ culture, opinion and participation shape politics. The second half applies these tools to the international arena: the evolution of the international system, the theories of realism, liberalism and constructivism, international law and organizations, war, revolution, terrorism and peacebuilding, and finally public administration and good governance. Each topic combines definitions, frameworks and real-world examples so that you can read global events, weigh competing interests and understand the forces shaping business and society.